¿Mancini gets that Manc style

HIS new nickname in the stands at Eastlands is Bobby Manc – and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini appears to be living up to the inspired moniker bestowed on him. For the stylish Italian opted for an oversized parka for his latest night out at trendy restaurant Rosso in Manchester – in the style of one of the Blues’ biggest fans, and Manc rock icon, Liam Gallagher.

HIS new nickname in the stands at Eastlands is Bobby Manc – and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini appears to be living up to the inspired moniker bestowed on him.

For the stylish Italian opted for an oversized parka for his latest night out at trendy restaurant Rosso in Manchester – in the style of one of the Blues’ biggest fans, and Manc rock icon, Liam Gallagher.

Roberto has not quite perfected the Madchester swagger, yet, but then he has had to contend with the first loss of his regime after that 2-0 defeat at Everton at the weekend. But it could well see a rush for fur-lined parkas among the Blues faithful who have taken the silver-haired gaffer to their hearts since his arrival here just before Christmas.

For he’s become something of a style icon among footy fans.

After donning a 1950s-style limited edition blue and white striped scarf for his first match in charge, the club had so many requests from fans to buy the same, that they’ve had to rush a raft of the winter woollies into production. They will go on sale on the eve of City’s next match – that crunch tie against Manchester United in the Carling Cup – for £8 a scarf.

But let's hope fans won’t be inspired by Bobby Manc’s other big winter fashion statement over the weekend – a hair-raising woolly headband he donned for training.